A friend has a small horse stable and asked me for some photos. In the process of taking more normal photos for their web site I ran across an opportunity. Goldy is a school horse valued for his easy personality with new riders, particularly children. He is not a valuable breed. Just a friendly four legged fellow.
It was a hot afternoon near Fort Myers, FL. I found Goldy hiding in he shadows of the stable trying to keep cool. I noticed the light breaking through between the wall slats forming an outline. Goldy was looking through one of those openings which put the light directly on his eye.
Nikon Df with Sigma Art 24-105, a combo I use more than any other.
NIKON Df24.0-105.0 mm f/4.0 lens105mmf/4.01/125s500 ISO-2.3 EV
This is really a wonderful photograph. It is subtle, yet powerful at the same time (if that makes any sense). I wonder what it might look like to crop out the horse's body on the left side so that just the neck and head are visible? Either way, you've captured a very thoughtful moment.
Tom, Story, and Douter thank you for the kind words. My first on site shot was without the shoulder. As I noticed the light brushing his shoulder I pulled back to include that. Looking at both versions I felt the shoulder allowed the viewer to feel the large size of the animal. It makes you expect there is something much larger to the left. The version without the shoulder is like many other head shots of a horse.
But.... Tom I understand your comment as I considered that exact composition. No perfect answer.
